Taxi from Essendon Fields to Melbourne Airport
About 11 km and 17 min to the Tullamarine terminal. Fixed fare, tolls included, 24 hours a day.
Fares from Essendon Fields
| Vehicle | Seats | Bags | Fare |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sedan | 4 | 3 | $40 |
| Wagon | 4 | 5 | $45 |
| Maxi taxi, 7 seats | 7 | 7 | $55 |
| Maxi taxi, 11 seats | 11 | 11 | $70 |
The run from Essendon Fields
It is a 11 kilometre run from Essendon Fields to Tullamarine, 17 min of driving in ordinary traffic.
Tolls on this route come to about $6 and are built into the fare, so the $40 you see when you book is the $40 you pay. You pay the driver at the end, with no deposit and nothing taken when you book.
Being this near the airport has one real advantage: a dawn departure does not cost you the night before it. For a 6am flight out of Essendon Fields we would be at your door around 3:28am, which still leaves a reasonable sleep.
On the way back to Essendon Fields the pickup follows your arrival time, not your scheduled one. Send us the flight number and we do the rest. The distance shown here is measured from the centre of the suburb, so your exact fare is confirmed against your pickup address when you book.
Nearby pickups
| Suburb | Distance | Sedan |
|---|---|---|
| Essendon North | 11 km | $40 |
| Strathmore | 11 km | $40 |
| Strathmore Heights | 11 km | $40 |
| Aberfeldie | 14 km | $45 |
| Essendon West | 14 km | $45 |
| Essendon | 12 km | $40 |
| Pascoe Vale | 14 km | $45 |
| Pascoe Vale South | 14 km | $45 |
Getting to the airport from Essendon Fields
How much is a taxi from Essendon Fields to Melbourne Airport?
A sedan is $40. It is about 11 km and takes around 17 min. The price is fixed before you travel and includes tolls, so it does not change with traffic or the meter.
How long does it take to get from Essendon Fields to Melbourne Airport?
About 17 min in normal conditions. We recommend arriving at Tullamarine two hours before a domestic flight and three before international, and we work backwards from that when you tell us your flight time.
Can I get a taxi from Essendon Fields to the airport at night?
Yes. We run 24 hours, 7 days, including very early departures and late night arrivals. Book ahead for a pickup before 5am so the car is allocated to you rather than dispatched on the night.
Can you bring a child seat to Essendon Fields?
Yes. A capsule, forward facing seat or booster is $40 per seat, fitted before we reach you. Tell us your child's age and rough weight when you book so we bring the right one.